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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,063.24 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,063.24 and 475.92 is: 656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,063.24 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,063.24 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,063.24 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 506,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,017.18/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.88

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