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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,065.02 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,065.02 and 477.32 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,065.02 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,065.02 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,065.02 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 508,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,347.63/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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