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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,067.84 and 478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,067.84 and 478.75 is: 660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,067.84 = 478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,067.84 = 478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,067.84 × 478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 511,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,228.40/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.80

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