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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,063.24 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,063.24 and 475.48 is: 656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,063.24 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,063.24 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,063.24 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 505,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,549.36/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.28

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