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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.12, 1,060.28 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.12, 1,060.28 and 474.24 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.12 : 1,060.28 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.12/1,060.28 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.12x = 1,060.28 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.12x = 502,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,827.19/769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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