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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,067.52 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,067.52 and 493.92 is: 681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,067.52 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,067.52 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,067.52 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 527,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,269.48/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.25

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