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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.13, 1,062.89 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.13, 1,062.89 and 490.28 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.13 : 1,062.89 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.13/1,062.89 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.13x = 1,062.89 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.13x = 521,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,107.78/770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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