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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.13, 1,063.83 and 491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.13, 1,063.83 and 491.41 is: 677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.13 : 1,063.83 = 491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.13/1,063.83 = 491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.13x = 1,063.83 × 491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.13x = 522,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,776.70/771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.94

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