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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.61, 1,062.82 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.61, 1,062.82 and 475.67 is: 656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.61 : 1,062.82 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.61/1,062.82 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.61x = 1,062.82 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.61x = 505,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,554.84/770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.04

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