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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.91, 1,060.52 and 474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.91, 1,060.52 and 474.07 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.91 : 1,060.52 = 474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.91/1,060.52 = 474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.91x = 1,060.52 × 474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.91x = 502,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,758.35/768.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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