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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,058.56 and 472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,058.56 and 472.89 is: 652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,058.56 = 472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,058.56 = 472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,058.56 × 472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 500,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,581.26/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.26

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