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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,061.62 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,061.62 and 474.76 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,061.62 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,061.62 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,061.62 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 504,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,014.71/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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