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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.86, 1,069.27 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.86, 1,069.27 and 460.15 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.86 : 1,069.27 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.86/1,069.27 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.86x = 1,069.27 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.86x = 492,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,020.77/774.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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