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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,070.20 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,070.20 and 460.88 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,070.20 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,070.20 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,070.20 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 493,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,227.27/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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