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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.82, 1,056.75 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.82, 1,056.75 and 471.02 is: 649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.82 : 1,056.75 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.82/1,056.75 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.82x = 1,056.75 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.82x = 497,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,743.33/765.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.95

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