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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,157.88 and 498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,157.88 and 498.71 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,157.88 = 498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,157.88 = 498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,157.88 × 498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 577,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,446.33/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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