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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.71, 1,061.76 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.71, 1,061.76 and 474.92 is: 655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.71 : 1,061.76 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.71/1,061.76 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.71x = 1,061.76 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.71x = 504,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,251.06/769.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.12

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