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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.36, 1,054.38 and 469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.36, 1,054.38 and 469.42 is: 647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.36 : 1,054.38 = 469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.36/1,054.38 = 469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.36x = 1,054.38 × 469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.36x = 494,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,946.18/764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.53

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