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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,066.82 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,066.82 and 454.11 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,066.82 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,066.82 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,066.82 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 484,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,451.36/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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