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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,158.57 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,158.57 and 499.50 is: 748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,158.57 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,158.57 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,158.57 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 578,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,705.72/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.90

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