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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,067.60 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,067.60 and 493.84 is: 681.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,067.60 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,067.60 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,067.60 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 527,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,223.58/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.98

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