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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.63, 1,145.13 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.63, 1,145.13 and 471.33 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.63 : 1,145.13 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.63/1,145.13 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.63x = 1,145.13 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.63x = 539,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,734.12/764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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