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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,066.62 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,066.62 and 458.22 is: 632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,066.62 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,066.62 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,066.62 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 488,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,746.62/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.32

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