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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,055.68 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,055.68 and 470.07 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,055.68 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,055.68 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,055.68 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 496,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,242.32/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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