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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.85, 1,069.86 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.85, 1,069.86 and 495.54 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.85 : 1,069.86 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.85/1,069.86 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.85x = 1,069.86 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.85x = 530,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,158.42/774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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