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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.07, 1,064.28 and 476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.07, 1,064.28 and 476.17 is: 657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.07 : 1,064.28 = 476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.07/1,064.28 = 476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.07x = 1,064.28 × 476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.07x = 506,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,775.83/771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.24

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