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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,066.76 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,066.76 and 478.52 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,066.76 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,066.76 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,066.76 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 510,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,466.00/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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