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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,067.07 and 478.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,067.07 and 478.57 is: 660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,067.07 = 478.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,067.07 = 478.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,067.07 × 478.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 510,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,662.35/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.45

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