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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.80, 1,063.69 and 471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.80, 1,063.69 and 471.95 is: 651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.80 : 1,063.69 = 471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.80/1,063.69 = 471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.80x = 1,063.69 × 471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.80x = 502,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,008.50/770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.28

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