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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,051.77 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,051.77 and 496.50 is: 684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,051.77 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,051.77 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,051.77 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 522,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,203.81/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.81

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