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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.42, 1,071.60 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.42, 1,071.60 and 496.44 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.42 : 1,071.60 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.42/1,071.60 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.42x = 1,071.60 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.42x = 531,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,985.10/776.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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