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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,075.35 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,075.35 and 499.72 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,075.35 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,075.35 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,075.35 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 537,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,366.65/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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