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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.00, 1,070.61 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.00, 1,070.61 and 496.40 is: 684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.00 : 1,070.61 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.00/1,070.61 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.00x = 1,070.61 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.00x = 531,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,445.45/776.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.85

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