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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.96, 1,055.11 and 470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.96, 1,055.11 and 470.39 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.96 : 1,055.11 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.96/1,055.11 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.96x = 1,055.11 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.96x = 496,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,312.02/764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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