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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.56, 1,051.86 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.56, 1,051.86 and 496.88 is: 685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.56 : 1,051.86 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.56/1,051.86 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.56x = 1,051.86 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.56x = 522,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,648.20/762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.39

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