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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,150.97 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,150.97 and 474.54 is: 711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,150.97 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,150.97 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,150.97 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 546,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,178.93/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.14

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