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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.28, 1,059.48 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.28, 1,059.48 and 487.92 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.28 : 1,059.48 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.28/1,059.48 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.28x = 1,059.48 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.28x = 516,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,941.48/767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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