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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,067.91 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,067.91 and 479.23 is: 661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,067.91 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,067.91 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,067.91 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 511,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,773.31/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.06

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