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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.47, 1,157.40 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.47, 1,157.40 and 498.90 is: 748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.47 : 1,157.40 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.47/1,157.40 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.47x = 1,157.40 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.47x = 577,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,426.86/771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.48

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