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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.56, 1,059.24 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.56, 1,059.24 and 472.76 is: 652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.56 : 1,059.24 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.56/1,059.24 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.56x = 1,059.24 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.56x = 500,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,766.30/767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.41

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