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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.49, 1,151.33 and 471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.49, 1,151.33 and 471.94 is: 706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.49 : 1,151.33 = 471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.49/1,151.33 = 471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.49x = 1,151.33 × 471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.49x = 543,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,357.50/769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.12

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