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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,070.18 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,070.18 and 495.62 is: 683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,070.18 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,070.18 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,070.18 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 530,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,402.61/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.86

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