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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.02, 1,150.56 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.02, 1,150.56 and 474.66 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.02 : 1,150.56 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.02/1,150.56 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.02x = 1,150.56 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.02x = 546,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,124.81/768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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