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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,063.98 and 495 is: 683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,063.98 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,063.98 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,063.98 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 526,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,670.10/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.10

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