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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.82, 1,074.67 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.82, 1,074.67 and 499.11 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.82 : 1,074.67 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.82/1,074.67 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.82x = 1,074.67 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.82x = 536,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,379.31/778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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