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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,151.19 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,151.19 and 474.84 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,151.19 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,151.19 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,151.19 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 546,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,631.06/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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