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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.05, 1,063.07 and 475.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.05, 1,063.07 and 475.49 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.05 : 1,063.07 = 475.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.05/1,063.07 = 475.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.05x = 1,063.07 × 475.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.05x = 505,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,479.15/770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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