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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.40, 1,071.40 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.40, 1,071.40 and 496.24 is: 684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.40 : 1,071.40 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.40/1,071.40 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.40x = 1,071.40 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.40x = 531,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,671.54/776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.79

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