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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,074.80 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,074.80 and 499.18 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,074.80 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,074.80 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,074.80 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 536,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,519.24/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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