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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,074.36 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,074.36 and 498.23 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,074.36 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,074.36 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,074.36 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 535,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275.89/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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