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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,065.46 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,065.46 and 473.28 is: 653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,065.46 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,065.46 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,065.46 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 504,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,255.58/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.16

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