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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,063.91 and 476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,063.91 and 476.03 is: 656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,063.91 = 476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,063.91 = 476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,063.91 × 476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 506,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,456.93/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.95

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