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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,073.43 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,073.43 and 498.26 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,073.43 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,073.43 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,073.43 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 534,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,841.86/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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