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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,068.91 and 460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,068.91 and 460.19 is: 634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,068.91 = 460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,068.91 = 460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,068.91 × 460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 491,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,903.21/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.96

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