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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.72, 1,066.11 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.72, 1,066.11 and 458.02 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.72 : 1,066.11 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.72/1,066.11 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.72x = 1,066.11 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.72x = 488,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,299.70/772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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