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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,073.97 and 498.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,073.97 and 498.99 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,073.97 = 498.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,073.97 = 498.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,073.97 × 498.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 535,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,900.29/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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