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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,054.50 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,054.50 and 484.67 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,054.50 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,054.50 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,054.50 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 511,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,084.52/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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