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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.82, 1,065.22 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.82, 1,065.22 and 491.96 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.82 : 1,065.22 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.82/1,065.22 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.82x = 1,065.22 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.82x = 524,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,047.06/771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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