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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,150.95 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,150.95 and 471.69 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,150.95 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,150.95 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,150.95 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 542,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,893.37/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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