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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,056.12 and 470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,056.12 and 470.54 is: 649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,056.12 = 470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,056.12 = 470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,056.12 × 470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 496,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,946.70/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.31

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