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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.87, 1,067.88 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.87, 1,067.88 and 459.11 is: 633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.87 : 1,067.88 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.87/1,067.88 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.87x = 1,067.88 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.87x = 490,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,277.06/773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.54

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