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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,055.91 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,055.91 and 470.79 is: 649.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,055.91 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,055.91 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,055.91 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 497,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,111.87/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.28

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