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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,067.44 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,067.44 and 497.52 is: 686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,067.44 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,067.44 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,067.44 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 531,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,072.75/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.57

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