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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.53, 1,063.02 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.53, 1,063.02 and 475.96 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.53 : 1,063.02 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.53/1,063.02 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.53x = 1,063.02 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.53x = 505,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,955.00/770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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