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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,148.01 and 472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,148.01 and 472.61 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,148.01 = 472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,148.01 = 472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,148.01 × 472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 542,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,555.27/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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