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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,056.26 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,056.26 and 470.96 is: 649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,056.26 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,056.26 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,056.26 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 497,452.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,452.11/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.82

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