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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.22, 1,068.82 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.22, 1,068.82 and 479.66 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.22 : 1,068.82 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.22/1,068.82 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.22x = 1,068.82 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.22x = 512,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,670.20/774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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