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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.78, 1,067.34 and 458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.78, 1,067.34 and 458.83 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.78 : 1,067.34 = 458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.78/1,067.34 = 458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.78x = 1,067.34 × 458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.78x = 489,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,723.22/773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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