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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,069 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,069 and 460.04 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,069 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,069 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,069 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 491,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,777.42/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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