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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,061.31 and 470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,061.31 and 470.24 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,061.31 = 470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,061.31 = 470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,061.31 × 470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 499,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,070.41/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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