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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,150.72 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,150.72 and 475.48 is: 712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,150.72 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,150.72 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,150.72 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 547,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,144.60/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.53

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