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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,151.40 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,151.40 and 471.32 is: 707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,151.40 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,151.40 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,151.40 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 542,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,677.85/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.11

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