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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,058.91 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,058.91 and 472.70 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,058.91 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,058.91 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,058.91 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 500,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,544.39/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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