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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,059.30 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,059.30 and 473.02 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,059.30 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,059.30 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,059.30 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 501,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,070.09/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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