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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,065.51 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,065.51 and 477.09 is: 658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,065.51 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,065.51 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,065.51 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 508,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,344.17/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.19

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