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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.47, 1,068.91 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.47, 1,068.91 and 455.66 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.47 : 1,068.91 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.47/1,068.91 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.47x = 1,068.91 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.47x = 487,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,061.06/774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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