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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,064.65 and 476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,064.65 and 476.86 is: 657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,064.65 = 476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,064.65 = 476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,064.65 × 476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 507,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,689.00/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.80

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