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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.92, 773.28 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.92, 773.28 and 498.84 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.92 : 773.28 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.92/773.28 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.92x = 773.28 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.92x = 385,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,743.00/559.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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