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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,069.68 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,069.68 and 464.56 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,069.68 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,069.68 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,069.68 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 496,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,930.54/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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