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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,068.12 and 459.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,068.12 and 459.25 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,068.12 = 459.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,068.12 = 459.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,068.12 × 459.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 490,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,534.11/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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