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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,066.03 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,066.03 and 477.63 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,066.03 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,066.03 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,066.03 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 509,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,166.71/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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