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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,059.45 and 473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,059.45 and 473.17 is: 653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,059.45 = 473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,059.45 = 473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,059.45 × 473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 501,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,299.96/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.07

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