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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,058.24 and 472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,058.24 and 472.16 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,058.24 = 472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,058.24 = 472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,058.24 × 472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 499,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,658.60/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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