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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,066.08 and 492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,066.08 and 492.88 is: 680.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,066.08 = 492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,066.08 = 492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,066.08 × 492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 525,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,449.51/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.21

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