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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,061.64 and 474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,061.64 and 474.75 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,061.64 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,061.64 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,061.64 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 504,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,013.59/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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