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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,058.67 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,058.67 and 487.32 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,058.67 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,058.67 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,058.67 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 515,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,911.06/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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