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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,066.26 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,066.26 and 478.04 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,066.26 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,066.26 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,066.26 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 509,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,711.39/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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