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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,075.76 and 499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,075.76 and 499.35 is: 689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,075.76 = 499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,075.76 = 499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,075.76 × 499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 537,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,180.92/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.59

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