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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.51, 1,070.76 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.51, 1,070.76 and 496.76 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.51 : 1,070.76 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.51/1,070.76 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.51x = 1,070.76 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.51x = 531,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,905.38/776.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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