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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.96 and 475.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.96 and 475.65 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.96 = 475.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.96 = 475.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.96 × 475.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 508,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,450.82/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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