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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.69, 1,141.84 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.69, 1,141.84 and 472.17 is: 706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.69 : 1,141.84 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.69/1,141.84 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.69x = 1,141.84 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.69x = 539,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,142.59/762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.90

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