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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,057.50 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,057.50 and 472.18 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,057.50 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,057.50 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,057.50 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 499,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,330.35/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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