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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.69, 1,069.26 and 479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.69, 1,069.26 and 479.78 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.69 : 1,069.26 = 479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.69/1,069.26 = 479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.69x = 1,069.26 × 479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.69x = 513,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,009.56/774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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