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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,054.58 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,054.58 and 469.38 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,054.58 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,054.58 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,054.58 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 494,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,998.76/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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