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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,064.45 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,064.45 and 476.66 is: 657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,064.45 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,064.45 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,064.45 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 507,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,375.41/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.75

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