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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,065.40 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,065.40 and 477.47 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,065.40 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,065.40 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,065.40 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 508,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,697.70/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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