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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,073.97 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,073.97 and 494.45 is: 682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,073.97 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,073.97 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,073.97 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 531,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,023.12/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.06

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