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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,057.03 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,057.03 and 471.22 is: 650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,057.03 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,057.03 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,057.03 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 498,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,093.68/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.28

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