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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,057.52 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,057.52 and 472.14 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,057.52 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,057.52 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,057.52 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 499,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,298.67/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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