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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,054.62 and 469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,054.62 and 469.49 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,054.62 = 469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,054.62 = 469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,054.62 × 469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 495,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,133.54/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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