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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,064.84 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,064.84 and 472.73 is: 652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,064.84 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,064.84 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,064.84 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 503,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,374.13/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.43

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