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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.36, 1,070.01 and 495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.36, 1,070.01 and 495.35 is: 683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.36 : 1,070.01 = 495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.36/1,070.01 = 495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.36x = 1,070.01 × 495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.36x = 530,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,029.45/775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.59

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