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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,156.08 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,156.08 and 497.44 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,156.08 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,156.08 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,156.08 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 575,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,080.44/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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