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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.57, 1,068.47 and 459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.57, 1,068.47 and 459.53 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.57 : 1,068.47 = 459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.57/1,068.47 = 459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.57x = 1,068.47 × 459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.57x = 490,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,997.84/774.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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