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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.07, 1,054.59 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.07, 1,054.59 and 484.70 is: 668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.07 : 1,054.59 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.07/1,054.59 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.07x = 1,054.59 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.07x = 511,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,154.50/764.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.99

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