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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,059.12 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,059.12 and 484.14 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,059.12 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,059.12 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,059.12 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 512,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,762.36/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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