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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.16, 1,050.60 and 496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.16, 1,050.60 and 496.33 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.16 : 1,050.60 = 496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.16/1,050.60 = 496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.16x = 1,050.60 × 496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.16x = 521,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,436.56/761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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