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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.91, 1,073.08 and 493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.91, 1,073.08 and 493.80 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.91 : 1,073.08 = 493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.91/1,073.08 = 493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.91x = 1,073.08 × 493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.91x = 529,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,885.67/777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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