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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,144.96 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,144.96 and 475.36 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,144.96 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,144.96 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,144.96 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 544,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,268.19/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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