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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.54, 1,067.85 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.54, 1,067.85 and 479 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.54 : 1,067.85 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.54/1,067.85 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.54x = 1,067.85 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.54x = 511,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,500.15/773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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