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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.48, 1,070.46 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.48, 1,070.46 and 495.76 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.48 : 1,070.46 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.48/1,070.46 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.48x = 1,070.46 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.48x = 530,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,691.25/775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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