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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,063.38 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,063.38 and 475.75 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,063.38 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,063.38 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,063.38 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 505,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,903.04/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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