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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,066.10 and 477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,066.10 and 477.97 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,066.10 = 477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,066.10 = 477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,066.10 × 477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 509,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,561.43/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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