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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,060.95 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,060.95 and 474.67 is: 654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,060.95 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,060.95 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,060.95 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 503,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,601.14/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.37

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