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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,066.49 and 458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,066.49 and 458.11 is: 632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,066.49 = 458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,066.49 = 458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,066.49 × 458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 488,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,562.11/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.05

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