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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.13, 1,058.28 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.13, 1,058.28 and 472.23 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.13 : 1,058.28 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.13/1,058.28 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.13x = 1,058.28 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.13x = 499,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,751.56/767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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