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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.78, 1,064.70 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.78, 1,064.70 and 491.52 is: 678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.78 : 1,064.70 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.78/1,064.70 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.78x = 1,064.70 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.78x = 523,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,321.34/771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.07

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