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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.76, 1,955.84 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.76, 1,955.84 and 470.76 is: 706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.76 : 1,955.84 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.76/1,955.84 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.76x = 1,955.84 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.76x = 920,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,731.24/1,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.21

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