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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,060.74 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,060.74 and 474.08 is: 654.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,060.74 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,060.74 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,060.74 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 502,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,875.62/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.00

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