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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,055.57 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,055.57 and 470.46 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,055.57 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,055.57 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,055.57 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 496,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,599.36/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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