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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,068.16 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,068.16 and 459.06 is: 633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,068.16 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,068.16 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,068.16 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 490,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,349.53/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.59

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