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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,055.34 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,055.34 and 470.19 is: 648.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,055.34 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,055.34 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,055.34 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 496,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,210.31/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.77

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