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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.19, 1,069.47 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.19, 1,069.47 and 460.46 is: 635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.19 : 1,069.47 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.19/1,069.47 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.19x = 1,069.47 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.19x = 492,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,442.81/775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.26

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