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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,147.07 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,147.07 and 471.69 is: 707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,147.07 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,147.07 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,147.07 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 541,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,055.86/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.70

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