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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,056.44 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,056.44 and 470.86 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,056.44 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,056.44 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,056.44 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 497,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,439.82/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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