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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,156.82 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,156.82 and 498.56 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,156.82 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,156.82 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,156.82 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 576,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,735.90/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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