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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.03, 1,064.24 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.03, 1,064.24 and 476.55 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.03 : 1,064.24 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.03/1,064.24 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.03x = 1,064.24 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.03x = 507,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,161.19/771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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