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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.05, 1,154.79 and 496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.05, 1,154.79 and 496.33 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.05 : 1,154.79 = 496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.05/1,154.79 = 496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.05x = 1,154.79 × 496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.05x = 573,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,154.03/771.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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