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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,056.00 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,056.00 and 470.51 is: 649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,056.00 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,056.00 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,056.00 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 496,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,859.00/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.36

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