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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,056.79 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,056.79 and 471.20 is: 650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,056.79 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,056.79 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,056.79 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 497,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,957.09/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.04

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