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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.39, 1,061.41 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.39, 1,061.41 and 474.82 is: 655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.39 : 1,061.41 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.39/1,061.41 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.39x = 1,061.41 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.39x = 503,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,981.72/769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.04

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