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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.27, 1,063.92 and 476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.27, 1,063.92 and 476.33 is: 657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.27 : 1,063.92 = 476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.27/1,063.92 = 476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.27x = 1,063.92 × 476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.27x = 506,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,769.31/771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.06

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