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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,054.96 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,054.96 and 469.67 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,054.96 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,054.96 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,054.96 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 495,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,476.61/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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