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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,058.09 and 468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,058.09 and 468.20 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,058.09 = 468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,058.09 = 468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,058.09 × 468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 495,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,390.11/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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