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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.22, 1,071.06 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.22, 1,071.06 and 496.70 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.22 : 1,071.06 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.22/1,071.06 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.22x = 1,071.06 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.22x = 531,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,995.50/776.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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