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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,069.08 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,069.08 and 495.18 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,069.08 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,069.08 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,069.08 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 529,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,392.90/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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