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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.85, 2,663.69 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.85, 2,663.69 and 477.33 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.85 : 2,663.69 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.85/2,663.69 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.85x = 2,663.69 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.85x = 1,271,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,456.76/1,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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