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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.91, 1,147.11 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.91, 1,147.11 and 476.74 is: 714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.91 : 1,147.11 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.91/1,147.11 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.91x = 1,147.11 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.91x = 546,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,873.22/765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.02

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