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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,061.73 and 474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,061.73 and 474.73 is: 654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,061.73 = 474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,061.73 = 474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,061.73 × 474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 504,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,035.08/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.91

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