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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.76, 1,070.16 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.76, 1,070.16 and 461 is: 635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.76 : 1,070.16 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.76/1,070.16 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.76x = 1,070.16 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.76x = 493,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,343.76/775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.95

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