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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,064.52 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,064.52 and 476.52 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,064.52 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,064.52 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,064.52 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 507,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,265.07/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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