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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,056.48 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,056.48 and 470.84 is: 649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,056.48 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,056.48 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,056.48 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 497,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,427.76/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.70

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