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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.01, 1,067.62 and 459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.01, 1,067.62 and 459.03 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.01 : 1,067.62 = 459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.01/1,067.62 = 459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.01x = 1,067.62 × 459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.01x = 490,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,074.62/774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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