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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.18, 1,066.61 and 458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.18, 1,066.61 and 458.23 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.18 : 1,066.61 = 458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.18/1,066.61 = 458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.18x = 1,066.61 × 458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.18x = 488,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,752.70/773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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