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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,066.62 and 478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,066.62 and 478.17 is: 659.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,066.62 = 478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,066.62 = 478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,066.62 × 478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 510,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,025.69/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.84

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