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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,065.66 and 477.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,065.66 and 477.17 is: 658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,065.66 = 477.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,065.66 = 477.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,065.66 × 477.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 508,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,500.98/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.62

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