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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,067.06 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,067.06 and 493.59 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,067.06 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,067.06 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,067.06 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 526,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,690.15/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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