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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,063.17 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,063.17 and 475.90 is: 656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,063.17 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,063.17 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,063.17 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 505,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,962.60/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.46

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