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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,068.34 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,068.34 and 463.72 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,068.34 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,068.34 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,068.34 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 495,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,410.62/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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