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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,071.77 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,071.77 and 497.12 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,071.77 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,071.77 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,071.77 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 532,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,801.29/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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