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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,143.60 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,143.60 and 470.28 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,143.60 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,143.60 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,143.60 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 537,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,812.21/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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