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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.30, 1,073.65 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.30, 1,073.65 and 498.24 is: 687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.30 : 1,073.65 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.30/1,073.65 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.30x = 1,073.65 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.30x = 534,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,935.38/778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.31

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