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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,069.32 and 476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,069.32 and 476.29 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,069.32 = 476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,069.32 = 476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,069.32 × 476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 509,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,306.42/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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