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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.99, 1,066.74 and 458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.99, 1,066.74 and 458.25 is: 632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.99 : 1,066.74 = 458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.99/1,066.74 = 458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.99x = 1,066.74 × 458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.99x = 488,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,828.27/772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.39

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