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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,055.10 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,055.10 and 469.80 is: 648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,055.10 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,055.10 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,055.10 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 495,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,685.98/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.36

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