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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,062.96 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,062.96 and 476.04 is: 656.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,062.96 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,062.96 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,062.96 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 506,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,011.48/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.92

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