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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,068.62 and 463.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,068.62 and 463.84 is: 640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,068.62 = 463.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,068.62 = 463.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,068.62 × 463.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 495,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,668.70/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.10

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