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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,070.98 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,070.98 and 496.48 is: 684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,070.98 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,070.98 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,070.98 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 531,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,720.15/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.94

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