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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,070.62 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,070.62 and 496.28 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,070.62 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,070.62 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,070.62 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 531,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,322.71/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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