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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,055.58 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,055.58 and 469.88 is: 648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,055.58 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,055.58 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,055.58 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 495,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,995.93/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.80

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