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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,055.28 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,055.28 and 470.32 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,055.28 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,055.28 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,055.28 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 496,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,319.29/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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