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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,058.50 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,058.50 and 483.50 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,058.50 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,058.50 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,058.50 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 511,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,780.06/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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