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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,070.22 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,070.22 and 495.44 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,070.22 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,070.22 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,070.22 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 530,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,229.80/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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