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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,064.81 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,064.81 and 492.32 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,064.81 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,064.81 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,064.81 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 524,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,227.26/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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