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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,054.50 and 469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,054.50 and 469.39 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,054.50 = 469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,054.50 = 469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,054.50 × 469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 494,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,969.41/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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