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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,063.68 and 476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,063.68 and 476.22 is: 656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,063.68 = 476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,063.68 = 476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,063.68 × 476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 506,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,545.69/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.79

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