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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,054.68 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,054.68 and 465.42 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,054.68 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,054.68 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,054.68 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 490,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,869.17/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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