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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,056.84 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,056.84 and 471.08 is: 650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,056.84 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,056.84 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,056.84 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 497,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,856.19/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.32

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