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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.34, 1,058.93 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.34, 1,058.93 and 472.54 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.34 : 1,058.93 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.34/1,058.93 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.34x = 1,058.93 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.34x = 500,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,386.78/767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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