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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,059.02 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,059.02 and 487.85 is: 673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,059.02 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,059.02 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,059.02 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 516,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,635.17/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.32

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