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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,066.80 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,066.80 and 458.36 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.16 : 1,066.80 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.16/1,066.80 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.16x = 1,066.80 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.16x = 488,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,973.11/773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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