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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,067.66 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,067.66 and 479.48 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,067.66 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,067.66 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,067.66 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 511,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,921.62/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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