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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,069.52 and 460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,069.52 and 460.35 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,069.52 = 460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,069.52 = 460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,069.52 × 460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 492,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,351.23/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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