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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,067.82 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,067.82 and 494.22 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,067.82 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,067.82 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,067.82 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 527,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,738.00/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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