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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,058.94 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,058.94 and 472.61 is: 652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,058.94 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,058.94 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,058.94 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 500,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,465.63/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.20

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