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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.34, 1,068.86 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.34, 1,068.86 and 463.84 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.34 : 1,068.86 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.34/1,068.86 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.34x = 1,068.86 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.34x = 495,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,775.03/774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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