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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,069.20 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,069.20 and 495.22 is: 683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,069.20 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,069.20 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,069.20 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 529,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,489.22/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.26

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