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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,054.97 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,054.97 and 469.44 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,054.97 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,054.97 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,054.97 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 495,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,245.12/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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