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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.88, 1,061.22 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.88, 1,061.22 and 474.40 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.88 : 1,061.22 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.88/1,061.22 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.88x = 1,061.22 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.88x = 503,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,442.77/768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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