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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.35, 1,067.88 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.35, 1,067.88 and 494.08 is: 682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.35 : 1,067.88 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.35/1,067.88 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.35x = 1,067.88 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.35x = 527,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,618.15/773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.25

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