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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.81, 1,066.58 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.81, 1,066.58 and 458.22 is: 632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.81 : 1,066.58 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.81/1,066.58 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.81x = 1,066.58 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.81x = 488,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,728.29/772.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.40

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