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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,066.21 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,066.21 and 474.05 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,066.21 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,066.21 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,066.21 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 505,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,438.33/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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