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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,059.05 and 488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,059.05 and 488.15 is: 673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,059.05 = 488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,059.05 = 488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,059.05 × 488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 516,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,975.26/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.56

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