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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,057.26 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,057.26 and 471.36 is: 650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,057.26 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,057.26 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,057.26 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 498,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,350.07/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.52

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