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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,064.32 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,064.32 and 491.44 is: 678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,064.32 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,064.32 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,064.32 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 523,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,044.10/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.12

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