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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,060.26 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,060.26 and 474.18 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,060.26 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,060.26 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,060.26 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 502,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,754.09/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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