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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.75, 1,069.43 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.75, 1,069.43 and 464.25 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.75 : 1,069.43 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.75/1,069.43 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.75x = 1,069.43 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.75x = 496,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,480.56/774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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