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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.51, 1,159.08 and 498.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.51, 1,159.08 and 498.15 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.51 : 1,159.08 = 498.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.51/1,159.08 = 498.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.51x = 1,159.08 × 498.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.51x = 577,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,395.70/771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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