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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,057.28 and 471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,057.28 and 471.68 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,057.28 = 471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,057.28 = 471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,057.28 × 471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 498,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,697.83/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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