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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,062.54 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,062.54 and 475.38 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,062.54 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,062.54 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,062.54 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 505,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,110.27/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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