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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.87, 1,155.44 and 497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.87, 1,155.44 and 497.38 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.87 : 1,155.44 = 497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.87/1,155.44 = 497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.87x = 1,155.44 × 497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.87x = 574,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,692.75/771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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