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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.19, 1,065.68 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.19, 1,065.68 and 492.55 is: 679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.19 : 1,065.68 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.19/1,065.68 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.19x = 1,065.68 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.19x = 524,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,899.25/772.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.76

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