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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,069.14 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,069.14 and 460.16 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,069.14 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,069.14 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,069.14 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 491,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,975.46/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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