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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,149.92 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,149.92 and 478.32 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,149.92 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,149.92 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,149.92 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 550,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,029.73/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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