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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,142.58 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,142.58 and 472.68 is: 707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,142.58 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,142.58 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,142.58 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 540,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,074.71/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.65

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