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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.59, 1,055.16 and 469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.59, 1,055.16 and 469.75 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.59 : 1,055.16 = 469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.59/1,055.16 = 469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.59x = 1,055.16 × 469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.59x = 495,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,661.41/764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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