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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.51, 1,059.16 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.51, 1,059.16 and 468.76 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.51 : 1,059.16 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.51/1,059.16 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.51x = 1,059.16 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.51x = 496,489.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,489.19/767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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