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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,074.52 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,074.52 and 499.12 is: 688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,074.52 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,074.52 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,074.52 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 536,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,314.42/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.48

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