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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,067.97 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,067.97 and 479.13 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,067.97 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,067.97 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,067.97 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 511,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,696.47/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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