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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,066.82 and 478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,066.82 and 478.40 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,066.82 = 478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,066.82 = 478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,066.82 × 478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 510,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,358.96/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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