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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,066.65 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,066.65 and 474.28 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,066.65 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,066.65 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,066.65 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 505,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,888.39/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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