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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.12, 1,067.16 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.12, 1,067.16 and 479.24 is: 660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.12 : 1,067.16 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.12/1,067.16 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.12x = 1,067.16 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.12x = 511,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,425.76/774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.65

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