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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.57, 1,072.66 and 497.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.57, 1,072.66 and 497.51 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.57 : 1,072.66 = 497.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.57/1,072.66 = 497.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.57x = 1,072.66 × 497.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.57x = 533,659.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,659.08/777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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