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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,060.94 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,060.94 and 474.20 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,060.94 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,060.94 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,060.94 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 503,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,097.75/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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