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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,067.19 and 493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,067.19 and 493.58 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,067.19 = 493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,067.19 = 493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,067.19 × 493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 526,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,743.64/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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