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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,068.04 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,068.04 and 494.11 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,068.04 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,068.04 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,068.04 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 527,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,729.24/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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