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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,059.99 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,059.99 and 473.25 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,059.99 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,059.99 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,059.99 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 501,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,640.27/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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