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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,157.71 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,157.71 and 498.88 is: 746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,157.71 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,157.71 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,157.71 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 577,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,558.36/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.81

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