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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.83, 1,055.37 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.83, 1,055.37 and 470.08 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.83 : 1,055.37 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.83/1,055.37 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.83x = 1,055.37 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.83x = 496,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,108.33/764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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