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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.69, 1,053.78 and 468.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.69, 1,053.78 and 468.85 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.69 : 1,053.78 = 468.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.69/1,053.78 = 468.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.69x = 1,053.78 × 468.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.69x = 494,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,064.75/763.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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