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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,067.74 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,067.74 and 475.17 is: 655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,067.74 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,067.74 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,067.74 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 507,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,358.02/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.57

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