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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.82, 1,060.94 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.82, 1,060.94 and 470.56 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.82 : 1,060.94 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.82/1,060.94 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.82x = 1,060.94 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.82x = 499,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,233.57/768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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