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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,052.42 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,052.42 and 496.77 is: 685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,052.42 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,052.42 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,052.42 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 522,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,810.68/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.92

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