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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.67, 1,058.85 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.67, 1,058.85 and 473.06 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.67 : 1,058.85 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.67/1,058.85 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.67x = 1,058.85 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.67x = 500,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,894.29/767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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