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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,054.54 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,054.54 and 469.58 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,054.54 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,054.54 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,054.54 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 495,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,190.89/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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