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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,068.51 and 459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,068.51 and 459.82 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,068.51 = 459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,068.51 = 459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,068.51 × 459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 491,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,319.32/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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