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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,055.14 and 469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,055.14 and 469.73 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,055.14 = 469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,055.14 = 469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,055.14 × 469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 495,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,632.38/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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