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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,066.95 and 493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,066.95 and 493.22 is: 680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,066.95 = 493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,066.95 = 493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,066.95 × 493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 526,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,233.28/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.71

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