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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.11, 1,066.66 and 478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.11, 1,066.66 and 478.47 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.11 : 1,066.66 = 478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.11/1,066.66 = 478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.11x = 1,066.66 × 478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.11x = 510,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,364.81/773.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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