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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,069.25 and 459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,069.25 and 459.95 is: 634.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,069.25 = 459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,069.25 = 459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,069.25 × 459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 491,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,793.89/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.65

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