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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,060.93 and 473.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,060.93 and 473.99 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,060.93 = 473.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,060.93 = 473.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,060.93 × 473.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 502,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,865.50/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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