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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,064.04 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,064.04 and 476.40 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,064.04 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,064.04 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,064.04 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 506,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,908.66/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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