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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,058.49 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,058.49 and 472.53 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,058.49 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,058.49 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,058.49 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 500,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,168.28/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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