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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.79, 1,066.29 and 457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.79, 1,066.29 and 457.90 is: 631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.79 : 1,066.29 = 457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.79/1,066.29 = 457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.79x = 1,066.29 × 457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.79x = 488,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,253.95/772.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.80

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