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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,055.79 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,055.79 and 470.27 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,055.79 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,055.79 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,055.79 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 496,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,501.08/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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