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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,062.69 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,062.69 and 475.41 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,062.69 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,062.69 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,062.69 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 505,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,213.45/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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