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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.10, 1,143.30 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.10, 1,143.30 and 474.20 is: 710.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.10 : 1,143.30 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.10/1,143.30 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.10x = 1,143.30 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.10x = 542,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,152.86/763.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.46

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