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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,069.36 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,069.36 and 495.20 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,069.36 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,069.36 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,069.36 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 529,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,547.07/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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