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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.78 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.78 and 459.96 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.78 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.78 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.78 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 491,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,596.05/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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