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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,069.38 and 460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,069.38 and 460.23 is: 635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,069.38 = 460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,069.38 = 460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,069.38 × 460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 492,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,160.76/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.18

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