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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,065.72 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,065.72 and 478.04 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,065.72 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,065.72 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,065.72 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 509,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,456.79/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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