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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.56, 1,054.87 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.56, 1,054.87 and 469.83 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.56 : 1,054.87 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.56/1,054.87 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.56x = 1,054.87 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.56x = 495,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,609.57/764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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