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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.28, 1,060.30 and 473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.28, 1,060.30 and 473.72 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.28 : 1,060.30 = 473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.28/1,060.30 = 473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.28x = 1,060.30 × 473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.28x = 502,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,285.32/768.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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