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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,068.18 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,068.18 and 479.32 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,068.18 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,068.18 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,068.18 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 512,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,000.04/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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