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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.12, 1,061.66 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.12, 1,061.66 and 474.42 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.12 : 1,061.66 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.12/1,061.66 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.12x = 1,061.66 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.12x = 503,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,672.74/769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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