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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,058.44 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,058.44 and 472.01 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,058.44 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,058.44 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,058.44 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 499,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,594.26/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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