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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,057.14 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,057.14 and 471.45 is: 650.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,057.14 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,057.14 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,057.14 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 498,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,388.65/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.62

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