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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,067.68 and 494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,067.68 and 494.05 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,067.68 = 494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,067.68 = 494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,067.68 × 494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 527,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,487.25/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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