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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,059.80 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,059.80 and 473.30 is: 653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,059.80 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,059.80 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,059.80 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 501,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,603.34/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.44

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