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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.15, 1,064.28 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.15, 1,064.28 and 476.52 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.15 : 1,064.28 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.15/1,064.28 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.15x = 1,064.28 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.15x = 507,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,150.71/771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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