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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,064.34 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,064.34 and 491.64 is: 678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,064.34 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,064.34 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,064.34 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 523,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,272.12/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.27

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