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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.40, 1,069.80 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.40, 1,069.80 and 460.76 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.40 : 1,069.80 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.40/1,069.80 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.40x = 1,069.80 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.40x = 492,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,921.05/775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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