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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,060.08 and 473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,060.08 and 473.69 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,060.08 = 473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,060.08 = 473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,060.08 × 473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 502,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,149.30/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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