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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.91, 1,159.50 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.91, 1,159.50 and 499.26 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.91 : 1,159.50 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.91/1,159.50 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.91x = 1,159.50 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.91x = 578,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,891.97/772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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