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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,054.77 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,054.77 and 469.71 is: 648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,054.77 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,054.77 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,054.77 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 495,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,436.02/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.24

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