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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,069.75 and 464.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,069.75 and 464.75 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,069.75 = 464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,069.75 = 464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,069.75 × 464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 497,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,166.31/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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