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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,068.03 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,068.03 and 490.56 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,068.03 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,068.03 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,068.03 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 523,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,938.64/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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