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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.16, 1,976 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.16, 1,976 and 496 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.16 : 1,976 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.16/1,976 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.16x = 1,976 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.16x = 980,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,096/1,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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