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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,158.60 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,158.60 and 499.08 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.16 : 1,158.60 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.16/1,158.60 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.16x = 1,158.60 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.16x = 578,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,234.09/773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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