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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,067.58 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,067.58 and 474.78 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,067.58 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,067.58 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,067.58 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 506,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,865.63/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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