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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,056.10 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,056.10 and 470.70 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,056.10 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,056.10 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,056.10 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 497,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,102.45/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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