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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,061.64 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,061.64 and 475.17 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,061.64 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,061.64 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,061.64 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 504,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,459.48/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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