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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.31, 1,051.43 and 496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.31, 1,051.43 and 496.25 is: 684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.31 : 1,051.43 = 496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.31/1,051.43 = 496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.31x = 1,051.43 × 496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.31x = 521,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,769.66/762.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.46

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