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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,064.76 and 476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,064.76 and 476.75 is: 657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,064.76 = 476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,064.76 = 476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,064.76 × 476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 507,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,624.33/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.92

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