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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,066.64 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,066.64 and 474.35 is: 654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,066.64 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,066.64 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,066.64 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 505,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,952.98/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.37

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