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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,158.71 and 498.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,158.71 and 498.03 is: 747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,158.71 = 498.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,158.71 = 498.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,158.71 × 498.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 577,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,069.85/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.07

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