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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,065.77 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,065.77 and 492.66 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,065.77 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,065.77 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,065.77 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 525,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,062.25/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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