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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.56, 1,055.36 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.56, 1,055.36 and 469.86 is: 648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.56 : 1,055.36 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.56/1,055.36 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.56x = 1,055.36 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.56x = 495,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,871.45/764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.57

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