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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,056.33 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,056.33 and 471.10 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,056.33 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,056.33 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,056.33 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 497,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,637.06/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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