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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,149.84 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,149.84 and 474.48 is: 710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,149.84 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,149.84 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,149.84 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 545,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,576.08/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.83

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