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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,147.69 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,147.69 and 470.66 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,147.69 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,147.69 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,147.69 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 540,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,171.78/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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