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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.01, 1,062.66 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.01, 1,062.66 and 475.21 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.01 : 1,062.66 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.01/1,062.66 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.01x = 1,062.66 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.01x = 504,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,986.66/770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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