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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.44, 1,139.04 and 471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.44, 1,139.04 and 471 is: 705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.44 : 1,139.04 = 471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.44/1,139.04 = 471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.44x = 1,139.04 × 471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.44x = 536,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,487.84/760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.50

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