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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.71, 1,148.30 and 473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.71, 1,148.30 and 473.19 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.71 : 1,148.30 = 473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.71/1,148.30 = 473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.71x = 1,148.30 × 473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.71x = 543,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,361.71/765.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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