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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.97, 1,058.41 and 472.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.97, 1,058.41 and 472.22 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.97 : 1,058.41 = 472.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.97/1,058.41 = 472.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.97x = 1,058.41 × 472.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.97x = 499,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,802.37/766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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