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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,056.24 and 470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,056.24 and 470.76 is: 649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,056.24 = 470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,056.24 = 470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,056.24 × 470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 497,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,235.54/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.78

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