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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.53, 1,051.31 and 496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.53, 1,051.31 and 496.36 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.53 : 1,051.31 = 496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.53/1,051.31 = 496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.53x = 1,051.31 × 496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.53x = 521,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,828.23/761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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