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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,068.85 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,068.85 and 494.91 is: 682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,068.85 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,068.85 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,068.85 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 528,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,987.79/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.78

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