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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.11, 1,157.13 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.11, 1,157.13 and 498.06 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.11 : 1,157.13 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.11/1,157.13 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.11x = 1,157.13 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.11x = 576,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,320.17/772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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