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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,054.28 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,054.28 and 484.32 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,054.28 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,054.28 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,054.28 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 510,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,608.89/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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