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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.37, 1,061.73 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.37, 1,061.73 and 474.64 is: 655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.37 : 1,061.73 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.37/1,061.73 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.37x = 1,061.73 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.37x = 503,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,933.03/769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.00

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