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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,064.34 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,064.34 and 477.04 is: 658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,064.34 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,064.34 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,064.34 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 507,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,732.75/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.30

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