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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,164.71 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,164.71 and 498.11 is: 747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,164.71 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,164.71 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,164.71 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 580,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,149.12/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.05

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