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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,055.57 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,055.57 and 469.89 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,055.57 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,055.57 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,055.57 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 495,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,999.44/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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