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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,067.29 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,067.29 and 493.46 is: 681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,067.29 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,067.29 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,067.29 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 526,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,659.59/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.08

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