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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.11, 1,063.13 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.11, 1,063.13 and 475.54 is: 656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.11 : 1,063.13 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.11/1,063.13 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.11x = 1,063.13 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.11x = 505,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,560.84/770.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.48

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