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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,058.84 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,058.84 and 472.48 is: 651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,058.84 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,058.84 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,058.84 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 500,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,280.72/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.95

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