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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,067.99 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,067.99 and 494.20 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,067.99 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,067.99 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,067.99 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 527,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,799.52/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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