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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.56, 1,070.11 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.56, 1,070.11 and 460.72 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.56 : 1,070.11 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.56/1,070.11 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.56x = 1,070.11 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.56x = 493,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,021.08/775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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