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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.00, 1,059.94 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.00, 1,059.94 and 473.28 is: 653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.00 : 1,059.94 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.00/1,059.94 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.00x = 1,059.94 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.00x = 501,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,642.36/768.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.18

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