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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,054.89 and 469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,054.89 and 469.39 is: 648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,054.89 = 469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,054.89 = 469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,054.89 × 469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 495,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,154.82/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.14

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