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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,155.60 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,155.60 and 497.88 is: 745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,155.60 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,155.60 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,155.60 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 575,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,350.13/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.08

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