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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.43, 1,072.83 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.43, 1,072.83 and 497.56 is: 686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.43 : 1,072.83 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.43/1,072.83 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.43x = 1,072.83 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.43x = 533,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,797.29/777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.62

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