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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,147.68 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,147.68 and 477.36 is: 715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,147.68 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,147.68 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,147.68 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 547,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,856.52/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.48

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