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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,061.32 and 474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,061.32 and 474.89 is: 655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,061.32 = 474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,061.32 = 474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,061.32 × 474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 504,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,010.25/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.02

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