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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.32 and 471.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.32 and 471.99 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.32 = 471.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.32 = 471.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.32 × 471.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 501,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,876.41/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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