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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.56, 1,070.16 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.56, 1,070.16 and 465 is: 641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.56 : 1,070.16 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.56/1,070.16 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.56x = 1,070.16 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.56x = 497,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,624.40/775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.63

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