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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,056.06 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,056.06 and 470.52 is: 649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,056.06 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,056.06 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,056.06 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 496,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,897.35/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.23

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