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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.14, 1,155.60 and 497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.14, 1,155.60 and 497.06 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.14 : 1,155.60 = 497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.14/1,155.60 = 497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.14x = 1,155.60 × 497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.14x = 574,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,402.54/771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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