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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.25, 1,054.79 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.25, 1,054.79 and 469.70 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.25 : 1,054.79 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.25/1,054.79 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.25x = 1,054.79 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.25x = 495,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,427.24/764.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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