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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,066.20 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,066.20 and 473.65 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,066.20 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,066.20 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,066.20 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 505,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,005.63/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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