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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,139.10 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,139.10 and 470.64 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,139.10 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,139.10 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,139.10 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 536,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,106.02/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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