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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.47, 1,064.66 and 476.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.47, 1,064.66 and 476.57 is: 657.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.47 : 1,064.66 = 476.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.47/1,064.66 = 476.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.47x = 1,064.66 × 476.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.47x = 507,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,385.02/771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.69

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