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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,069.10 and 459.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,069.10 and 459.97 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,069.10 = 459.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,069.10 = 459.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,069.10 × 459.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 491,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,748.95/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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