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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,065.15 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,065.15 and 492.48 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,065.15 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,065.15 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,065.15 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 524,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,565.07/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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