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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,072.86 and 497.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,072.86 and 497.78 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,072.86 = 497.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,072.86 = 497.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,072.86 × 497.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 534,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,048.25/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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