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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,065.68 and 477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,065.68 and 477.61 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,065.68 = 477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,065.68 = 477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,065.68 × 477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 508,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,979.42/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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