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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,054.31 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,054.31 and 469.25 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,054.31 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,054.31 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,054.31 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 494,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,727.35/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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