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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.77, 1,072.31 and 497.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.77, 1,072.31 and 497.41 is: 686.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.77 : 1,072.31 = 497.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.77/1,072.31 = 497.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.77x = 1,072.31 × 497.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.77x = 533,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,372.55/776.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.66

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