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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,057.32 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,057.32 and 471.56 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,057.32 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,057.32 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,057.32 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 498,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,589.82/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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