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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,145.39 and 471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,145.39 and 471.94 is: 708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,145.39 = 471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,145.39 = 471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,145.39 × 471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 540,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,559.23/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.73

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