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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,063.20 and 490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,063.20 and 490.82 is: 676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,063.20 = 490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,063.20 = 490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,063.20 × 490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 521,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,839.82/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.98

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