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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,059.48 and 469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,059.48 and 469.02 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,059.48 = 469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,059.48 = 469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,059.48 × 469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 496,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,917.31/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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