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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.67, 1,072.29 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.67, 1,072.29 and 497.03 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.67 : 1,072.29 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.67/1,072.29 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.67x = 1,072.29 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.67x = 532,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,954.94/776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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