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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,067.74 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,067.74 and 458.88 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,067.74 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,067.74 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,067.74 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 489,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,964.53/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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