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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,059.10 and 487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,059.10 and 487.80 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,059.10 = 487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,059.10 = 487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,059.10 × 487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 516,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,628.98/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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