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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,064.14 and 476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,064.14 and 476.39 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,064.14 = 476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,064.14 = 476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,064.14 × 476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 506,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,945.65/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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