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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,066.88 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,066.88 and 493.44 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,066.88 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,066.88 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,066.88 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 526,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,441.27/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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