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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,054.95 and 469.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,054.95 and 469.98 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,054.95 = 469.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,054.95 = 469.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,054.95 × 469.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 495,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,805.40/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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