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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,058.68 and 472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,058.68 and 472.58 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,058.68 = 472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,058.68 = 472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,058.68 × 472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 500,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,310.99/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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