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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,067.82 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,067.82 and 479 is: 661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,067.82 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,067.82 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,067.82 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 511,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,485.78/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.33

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