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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,064.83 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,064.83 and 492.22 is: 678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,064.83 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,064.83 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,064.83 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 524,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,130.62/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.86

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