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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.85, 1,063.98 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.85, 1,063.98 and 476.19 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.85 : 1,063.98 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.85/1,063.98 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.85x = 1,063.98 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.85x = 506,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,656.64/770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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