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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,157.96 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,157.96 and 497.53 is: 746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,157.96 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,157.96 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,157.96 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 576,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,117.35/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.32

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