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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.25, 1,065.63 and 473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.25, 1,065.63 and 473.66 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.25 : 1,065.63 = 473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.25/1,065.63 = 473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.25x = 1,065.63 × 473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.25x = 504,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,740.98/772.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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