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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,073.10 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,073.10 and 497.82 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,073.10 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,073.10 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,073.10 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 534,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,210.64/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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