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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,069.20 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,069.20 and 479.99 is: 662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,069.20 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,069.20 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,069.20 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 513,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,207.98/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.29

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