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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.75, 1,055.13 and 469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.75, 1,055.13 and 469.91 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.75 : 1,055.13 = 469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.75/1,055.13 = 469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.75x = 1,055.13 × 469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.75x = 495,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,817.01/764.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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