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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,143.56 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,143.56 and 471.52 is: 705.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,143.56 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,143.56 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,143.56 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 539,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,211.41/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.65

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