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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,054.92 and 469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,054.92 and 469.51 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,054.92 = 469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,054.92 = 469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,054.92 × 469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 495,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,295.49/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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