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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.13, 1,068.56 and 463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.13, 1,068.56 and 463.63 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.13 : 1,068.56 = 463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.13/1,068.56 = 463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.13x = 1,068.56 × 463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.13x = 495,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,416.47/774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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