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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,066.70 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,066.70 and 474.18 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,066.70 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,066.70 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,066.70 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 505,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,807.81/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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