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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,055.23 and 466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,055.23 and 466.09 is: 643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,055.23 = 466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,055.23 = 466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,055.23 × 466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 491,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,828.35/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.22

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