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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.62, 1,060.72 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.62, 1,060.72 and 473.88 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.62 : 1,060.72 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.62/1,060.72 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.62x = 1,060.72 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.62x = 502,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,653.99/768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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