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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.15, 1,061.93 and 474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.15, 1,061.93 and 474.85 is: 655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.15 : 1,061.93 = 474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.15/1,061.93 = 474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.15x = 1,061.93 × 474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.15x = 504,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,255.09/769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.60

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