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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,067.66 and 479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,067.66 and 479.47 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,067.66 = 479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,067.66 = 479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,067.66 × 479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 511,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,910.94/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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