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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,070.85 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,070.85 and 461.46 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,070.85 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,070.85 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,070.85 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 494,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,154.44/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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