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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,066.98 and 478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,066.98 and 478.58 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,066.98 = 478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,066.98 = 478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,066.98 × 478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 510,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,635.29/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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