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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,070.60 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,070.60 and 461.22 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,070.60 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,070.60 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,070.60 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 493,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,782.13/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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