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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,063.02 and 476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,063.02 and 476.17 is: 656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,063.02 = 476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,063.02 = 476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,063.02 × 476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 506,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,178.23/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.44

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