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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,058.40 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,058.40 and 472.68 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,058.40 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,058.40 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,058.40 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 500,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,284.51/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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