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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,068.41 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,068.41 and 463.85 is: 639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,068.41 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,068.41 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,068.41 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 495,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,579.66/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.85

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