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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,060.77 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,060.77 and 474.12 is: 654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,060.77 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,060.77 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,060.77 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 502,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,932.27/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.30

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