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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,069.71 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,069.71 and 460.44 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,069.71 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,069.71 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,069.71 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 492,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,537.27/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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