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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,055.88 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,055.88 and 470.36 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,055.88 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,055.88 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,055.88 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 496,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,643.72/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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