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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.44, 1,067.34 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.44, 1,067.34 and 462.94 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.44 : 1,067.34 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.44/1,067.34 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.44x = 1,067.34 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.44x = 494,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,113.45/773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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