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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.33, 1,064.41 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.33, 1,064.41 and 472.69 is: 652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.33 : 1,064.41 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.33/1,064.41 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.33x = 1,064.41 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.33x = 503,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,138.77/771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.30

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