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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.46, 1,152.90 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.46, 1,152.90 and 472.32 is: 708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.46 : 1,152.90 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.46/1,152.90 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.46x = 1,152.90 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.46x = 544,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,537.73/768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.61

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