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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,069.98 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,069.98 and 460.76 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,069.98 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,069.98 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,069.98 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 493,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,003.98/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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