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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,063.40 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,063.40 and 475.76 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,063.40 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,063.40 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,063.40 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 505,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,923.18/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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