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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,068.21 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,068.21 and 459.48 is: 634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,068.21 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,068.21 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,068.21 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 490,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,821.13/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.00

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