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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,073.47 and 497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,073.47 and 497.74 is: 686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,073.47 = 497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,073.47 = 497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,073.47 × 497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 534,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,308.96/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.86

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