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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,063.19 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,063.19 and 475.76 is: 656.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,063.19 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,063.19 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,063.19 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 505,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,823.27/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.86

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