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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,054.08 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,054.08 and 469.08 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,054.08 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,054.08 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,054.08 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 494,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,447.85/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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