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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,056.56 and 471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,056.56 and 471.46 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,056.56 = 471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,056.56 = 471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,056.56 × 471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 498,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,125.78/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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