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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.15, 1,054.71 and 461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.15, 1,054.71 and 461.54 is: 637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.15 : 1,054.71 = 461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.15/1,054.71 = 461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.15x = 1,054.71 × 461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.15x = 486,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,785.58/764.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.03

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