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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,053.36 and 469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,053.36 and 469.17 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,053.36 = 469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,053.36 = 469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,053.36 × 469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 494,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,204.91/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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