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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.11, 1,054.98 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.11, 1,054.98 and 469.89 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.11 : 1,054.98 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.11/1,054.98 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.11x = 1,054.98 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.11x = 495,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,724.55/764.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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