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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,072.14 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,072.14 and 496.70 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,072.14 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,072.14 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,072.14 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 532,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,528.74/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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