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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,068.54 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,068.54 and 464.04 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,068.54 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,068.54 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,068.54 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 495,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,845.30/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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