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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.26 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.26 and 475.74 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.26 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.26 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.26 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 505,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,835.31/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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