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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,066.47 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,066.47 and 493.32 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,066.47 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,066.47 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,066.47 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 526,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,107.13/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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