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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,143.60 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,143.60 and 473.50 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,143.60 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,143.60 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,143.60 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 541,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,494.60/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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