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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,067.94 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,067.94 and 459.28 is: 633.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,067.94 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,067.94 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,067.94 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 490,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,483.48/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.63

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