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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,142.43 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,142.43 and 470.75 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,142.43 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,142.43 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,142.43 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 537,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,798.92/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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