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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,061.46 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,061.46 and 474.70 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,061.46 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,061.46 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,061.46 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 503,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,875.06/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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