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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.21, 1,068.15 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.21, 1,068.15 and 475.14 is: 655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.21 : 1,068.15 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.21/1,068.15 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.21x = 1,068.15 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.21x = 507,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,520.79/774.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.53

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