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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.02, 1,054.74 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.02, 1,054.74 and 469.68 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.02 : 1,054.74 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.02/1,054.74 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.02x = 1,054.74 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.02x = 495,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,390.28/764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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