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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,060.80 and 474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,060.80 and 474.26 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,060.80 = 474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,060.80 = 474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,060.80 × 474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 503,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,095.01/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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