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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,066.73 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,066.73 and 458.41 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,066.73 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,066.73 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,066.73 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 488,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,994.74/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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