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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.66, 1,055.24 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.66, 1,055.24 and 470.12 is: 648.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.66 : 1,055.24 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.66/1,055.24 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.66x = 1,055.24 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.66x = 496,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,087.08/764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.77

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