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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,067.74 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,067.74 and 479.16 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,067.74 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,067.74 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,067.74 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 511,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,617.10/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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