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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,068.06 and 479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,068.06 and 479.60 is: 661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,068.06 = 479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,068.06 = 479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,068.06 × 479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 512,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,241.58/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.64

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