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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.00, 1,062.15 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.00, 1,062.15 and 475.05 is: 655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.00 : 1,062.15 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.00/1,062.15 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.00x = 1,062.15 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.00x = 504,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,574.36/770.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.30

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