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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,063.68 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,063.68 and 491.20 is: 677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,063.68 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,063.68 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,063.68 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 522,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,479.62/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.63

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