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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,069.34 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,069.34 and 460.12 is: 634.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,069.34 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,069.34 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,069.34 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 492,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,024.72/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.89

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