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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,070.21 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,070.21 and 495.52 is: 684.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,070.21 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,070.21 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,070.21 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 530,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,309.02/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.12

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