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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,061.48 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,061.48 and 474.60 is: 654.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,061.48 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,061.48 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,061.48 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 503,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,778.41/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.97

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