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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,056.85 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,056.85 and 470.89 is: 649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,056.85 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,056.85 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,056.85 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 497,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,660.10/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.58

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