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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,065.27 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,065.27 and 491.73 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,065.27 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,065.27 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,065.27 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 523,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,825.22/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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