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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.47, 1,063.33 and 475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.47, 1,063.33 and 475.70 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.47 : 1,063.33 = 475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.47/1,063.33 = 475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.47x = 1,063.33 × 475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.47x = 505,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,819.58/770.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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