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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.37, 1,068.04 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.37, 1,068.04 and 475.29 is: 655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.37 : 1,068.04 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.37/1,068.04 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.37x = 1,068.04 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.37x = 507,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,628.73/774.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.54

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