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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,068.90 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,068.90 and 495.02 is: 682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,068.90 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,068.90 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,068.90 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 529,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,126.88/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.92

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