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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,074.06 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,074.06 and 498.51 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,074.06 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,074.06 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,074.06 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 535,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,429.65/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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