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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,069.11 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,069.11 and 476.32 is: 657.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,069.11 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,069.11 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,069.11 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 509,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,238.48/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.12

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