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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,064.75 and 476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,064.75 and 476.89 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,064.75 = 476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,064.75 = 476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,064.75 × 476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 507,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,763.58/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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