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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.25, 1,069.54 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.25, 1,069.54 and 495.42 is: 683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.25 : 1,069.54 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.25/1,069.54 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.25x = 1,069.54 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.25x = 529,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,864.92/775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.47

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