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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.54, 1,060.56 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.54, 1,060.56 and 473.76 is: 653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.54 : 1,060.56 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.54/1,060.56 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.54x = 1,060.56 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.54x = 502,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,450.91/768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.77

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