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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,054.29 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,054.29 and 469.24 is: 647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,054.29 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,054.29 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,054.29 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 494,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,715.04/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.88

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