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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,150.52 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,150.52 and 470.51 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,150.52 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,150.52 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,150.52 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 541,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,323.06/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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