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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,054.17 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,054.17 and 469.14 is: 647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,054.17 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,054.17 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,054.17 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 494,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,553.31/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.27

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