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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,071.36 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,071.36 and 496.76 is: 685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,071.36 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,071.36 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,071.36 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 532,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,203.44/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.35

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