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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.88, 1,072.50 and 497.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.88, 1,072.50 and 497.65 is: 686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.88 : 1,072.50 = 497.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.88/1,072.50 = 497.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.88x = 1,072.50 × 497.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.88x = 533,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,729.63/777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.13

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