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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.22, 1,068.37 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.22, 1,068.37 and 459.51 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.22 : 1,068.37 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.22/1,068.37 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.22x = 1,068.37 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.22x = 490,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,926.70/774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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