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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,071.78 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,071.78 and 496.88 is: 685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,071.78 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,071.78 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,071.78 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 532,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,546.05/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.74

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