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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,054.85 and 470.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,054.85 and 470.15 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,054.85 = 470.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,054.85 = 470.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,054.85 × 470.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 495,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,941.31/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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