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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.25, 1,064.34 and 460.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.25, 1,064.34 and 460.75 is: 635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.25 : 1,064.34 = 460.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.25/1,064.34 = 460.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.25x = 1,064.34 × 460.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.25x = 490,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,394.66/771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.84

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