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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,070.28 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,070.28 and 460.80 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,070.28 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,070.28 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,070.28 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 493,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,185.02/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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