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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,054.68 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,054.68 and 469.64 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,054.68 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,054.68 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,054.68 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 495,319.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,319.92/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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