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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.91, 1,070.63 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.91, 1,070.63 and 496.39 is: 684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.91 : 1,070.63 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.91/1,070.63 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.91x = 1,070.63 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.91x = 531,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,444.87/775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.94

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