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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.28 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.28 and 494.80 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.28 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.28 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.28 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 528,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,584.94/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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