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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,067.19 and 478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,067.19 and 478.62 is: 660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,067.19 = 478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,067.19 = 478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,067.19 × 478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 510,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,778.48/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.59

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