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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.56, 1,054.68 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.56, 1,054.68 and 484.28 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.56 : 1,054.68 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.56/1,054.68 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.56x = 1,054.68 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.56x = 510,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,760.43/764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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