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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.23, 1,058.23 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.23, 1,058.23 and 472.62 is: 651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.23 : 1,058.23 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.23/1,058.23 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.23x = 1,058.23 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.23x = 500,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,140.66/767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.88

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