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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.79, 1,071.95 and 474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.79, 1,071.95 and 474.11 is: 654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.79 : 1,071.95 = 474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.79/1,071.95 = 474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.79x = 1,071.95 × 474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.79x = 508,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,218.50/776.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.25

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