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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,069.44 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,069.44 and 464.60 is: 640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,069.44 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,069.44 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,069.44 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 496,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,861.82/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.88

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