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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,150.92 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,150.92 and 478.68 is: 718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,150.92 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,150.92 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,150.92 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 550,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,922.39/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.24

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