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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.30, 1,068.33 and 494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.30, 1,068.33 and 494.55 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.30 : 1,068.33 = 494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.30/1,068.33 = 494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.30x = 1,068.33 × 494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.30x = 528,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,342.60/774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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