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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,157.83 and 498.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,157.83 and 498.15 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,157.83 = 498.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,157.83 = 498.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,157.83 × 498.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 576,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,771.77/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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