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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,067.75 and 478.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,067.75 and 478.87 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.11 : 1,067.75 = 478.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.11/1,067.75 = 478.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.11x = 1,067.75 × 478.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.11x = 511,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,305.71/774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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