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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,066.96 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,066.96 and 458.64 is: 632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,066.96 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,066.96 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,066.96 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 489,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,350.53/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.96

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