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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.56, 1,058.22 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.56, 1,058.22 and 472.08 is: 651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.56 : 1,058.22 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.56/1,058.22 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.56x = 1,058.22 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.56x = 499,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,564.50/766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.70

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