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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,057.47 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,057.47 and 486.75 is: 671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,057.47 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,057.47 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,057.47 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 514,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,723.52/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.52

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