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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,054.14 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,054.14 and 469 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,054.14 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,054.14 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,054.14 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 494,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,391.66/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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