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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,070.75 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,070.75 and 496.26 is: 684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,070.75 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,070.75 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,070.75 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 531,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,371.64/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.60

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