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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,070.70 and 496.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,070.70 and 496.25 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,070.70 = 496.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,070.70 = 496.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,070.70 × 496.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 531,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,332.39/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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