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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,158.10 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,158.10 and 498.76 is: 747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,158.10 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,158.10 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,158.10 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 577,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,609.81/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.68

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