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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.40, 1,071.16 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.40, 1,071.16 and 496.68 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.40 : 1,071.16 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.40/1,071.16 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.40x = 1,071.16 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.40x = 532,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,023.75/776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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