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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,067.68 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,067.68 and 479.32 is: 661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,067.68 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,067.68 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,067.68 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 511,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,758.31/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.22

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