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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,067.11 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,067.11 and 478.53 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,067.11 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,067.11 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,067.11 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 510,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,642.95/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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