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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.12, 1,068.42 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.12, 1,068.42 and 463.80 is: 640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.12 : 1,068.42 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.12/1,068.42 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.12x = 1,068.42 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.12x = 495,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,533.20/774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.12

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