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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,058.19 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,058.19 and 472.10 is: 651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,058.19 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,058.19 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,058.19 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 499,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,571.50/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.59

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