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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,054.01 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,054.01 and 468.86 is: 647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,054.01 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,054.01 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,054.01 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 494,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,175.51/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.03

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