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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,054.10 and 468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,054.10 and 468.89 is: 646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,054.10 = 468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,054.10 = 468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,054.10 × 468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 494,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,249.33/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.81

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