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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.87, 1,063.03 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.87, 1,063.03 and 476.07 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.87 : 1,063.03 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.87/1,063.03 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.87x = 1,063.03 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.87x = 506,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,076.69/770.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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