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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,064.34 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,064.34 and 477.06 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,064.34 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,064.34 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,064.34 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 507,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,754.04/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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