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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,056.63 and 471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,056.63 and 471.09 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,056.63 = 471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,056.63 = 471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,056.63 × 471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 497,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,767.83/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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