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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,066.36 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,066.36 and 477.99 is: 659.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,066.36 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,066.36 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,066.36 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 509,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,709.42/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.31

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