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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,064.14 and 476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,064.14 and 476.26 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,064.14 = 476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,064.14 = 476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,064.14 × 476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 506,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,807.32/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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