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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,073.88 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,073.88 and 498.66 is: 687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,073.88 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,073.88 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,073.88 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 535,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,501.00/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.53

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