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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,156.95 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,156.95 and 497.94 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,156.95 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,156.95 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,156.95 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 576,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,091.68/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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