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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762, 1,052.16 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762, 1,052.16 and 496.59 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762 : 1,052.16 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762/1,052.16 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762x = 1,052.16 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762x = 522,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,492.13/762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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