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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,067.96 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,067.96 and 459.12 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,067.96 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,067.96 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,067.96 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 490,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,321.80/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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