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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,056.54 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,056.54 and 470.94 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,056.54 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,056.54 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,056.54 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 497,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,566.95/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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