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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,067.85 and 479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,067.85 and 479.14 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,067.85 = 479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,067.85 = 479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,067.85 × 479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 511,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,646.98/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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