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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,059.08 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,059.08 and 472.64 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,059.08 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,059.08 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,059.08 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 500,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,555.91/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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