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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.27, 1,058.39 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.27, 1,058.39 and 472.32 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.27 : 1,058.39 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.27/1,058.39 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.27x = 1,058.39 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.27x = 499,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,902.14/767.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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