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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,059.98 and 473.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,059.98 and 473.49 is: 653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,059.98 = 473.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,059.98 = 473.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,059.98 × 473.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 501,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,889.93/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.53

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