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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,054.98 and 480.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,054.98 and 480.89 is: 663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,054.98 = 480.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,054.98 = 480.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,054.98 × 480.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 507,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,326.93/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.89

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