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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.95, 1,069.57 and 460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.95, 1,069.57 and 460.19 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.95 : 1,069.57 = 460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.95/1,069.57 = 460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.95x = 1,069.57 × 460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.95x = 492,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,208.67/774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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