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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.52, 1,068.82 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.52, 1,068.82 and 459.92 is: 634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.52 : 1,068.82 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.52/1,068.82 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.52x = 1,068.82 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.52x = 491,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,573.22/774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.68

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