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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,055.68 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,055.68 and 470.01 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,055.68 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,055.68 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,055.68 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 496,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,175.19/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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