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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,061.71 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,061.71 and 474.55 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,061.71 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,061.71 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,061.71 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 503,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,830.64/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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