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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,070.21 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,070.21 and 495.74 is: 683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,070.21 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,070.21 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,070.21 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 530,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,538.08/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.86

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