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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.37, 1,066.07 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.37, 1,066.07 and 477.47 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.37 : 1,066.07 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.37/1,066.07 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.37x = 1,066.07 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.37x = 509,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,010.52/772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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