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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,061.76 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,061.76 and 474.63 is: 655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,061.76 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,061.76 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,061.76 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 503,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,943.15/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.02

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