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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,069.55 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,069.55 and 460.38 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,069.55 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,069.55 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,069.55 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 492,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,394.08/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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