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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,162.15 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,162.15 and 497.68 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,162.15 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,162.15 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,162.15 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 578,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,378.81/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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