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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,068.96 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,068.96 and 495.24 is: 683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,068.96 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,068.96 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,068.96 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 529,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,391.75/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.02

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