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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.24, 1,069.38 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.24, 1,069.38 and 464.68 is: 640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.24 : 1,069.38 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.24/1,069.38 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.24x = 1,069.38 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.24x = 496,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,919.50/775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.99

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