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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,150.61 and 474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,150.61 and 474.61 is: 711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,150.61 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,150.61 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,150.61 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 546,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,087.92/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.02

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