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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,067.24 and 478.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,067.24 and 478.64 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,067.24 = 478.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,067.24 = 478.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,067.24 × 478.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 510,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,823.75/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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