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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,065.38 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,065.38 and 473.49 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,065.38 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,065.38 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,065.38 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 504,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,444.41/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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