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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,059.37 and 473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,059.37 and 473.08 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,059.37 = 473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,059.37 = 473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,059.37 × 473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 501,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,166.76/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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