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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.59, 1,066.22 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.59, 1,066.22 and 458.04 is: 632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.59 : 1,066.22 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.59/1,066.22 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.59x = 1,066.22 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.59x = 488,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,369.12/772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.12

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