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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,056.68 and 471.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,056.68 and 471.05 is: 650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,056.68 = 471.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,056.68 = 471.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,056.68 × 471.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 497,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,749.11/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.07

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