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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,145.53 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,145.53 and 471.61 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,145.53 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,145.53 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,145.53 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 540,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,249.97/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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