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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.36, 1,053.65 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.36, 1,053.65 and 469.11 is: 646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.36 : 1,053.65 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.36/1,053.65 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.36x = 1,053.65 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.36x = 494,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,275.41/764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.66

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