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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,058.07 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,058.07 and 472.01 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,058.07 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,058.07 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,058.07 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 499,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,414.33/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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