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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,141.76 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,141.76 and 470.39 is: 703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,141.76 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,141.76 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,141.76 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 537,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,067.95/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.93

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