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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.00, 1,062.27 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.00, 1,062.27 and 475.11 is: 655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.00 : 1,062.27 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.00/1,062.27 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.00x = 1,062.27 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.00x = 504,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,695.10/770.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.45

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