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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,069.17 and 495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,069.17 and 495.19 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,069.17 = 495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,069.17 = 495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,069.17 × 495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 529,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,442.29/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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