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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,060.22 and 473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,060.22 and 473.45 is: 653.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,060.22 = 473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,060.22 = 473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,060.22 × 473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 501,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,957.04/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.40

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