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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,051.65 and 496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,051.65 and 496.71 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,051.65 = 496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,051.65 = 496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,051.65 × 496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 522,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,365.07/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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