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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,055.43 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,055.43 and 470.67 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,055.43 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,055.43 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,055.43 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 496,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,759.24/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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