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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,067.58 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,067.58 and 474.65 is: 655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,067.58 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,067.58 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,067.58 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 506,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,726.85/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.13

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