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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.50, 1,062.99 and 471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.50, 1,062.99 and 471.76 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.50 : 1,062.99 = 471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.50/1,062.99 = 471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.50x = 1,062.99 × 471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.50x = 501,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,476.16/770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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