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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,065.81 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,065.81 and 492.68 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,065.81 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,065.81 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,065.81 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 525,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,095.48/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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