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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,059.18 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,059.18 and 473.04 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,059.18 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,059.18 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,059.18 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 501,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,034.51/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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