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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,061.19 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,061.19 and 470.46 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,061.19 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,061.19 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,061.19 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 499,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,247.45/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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