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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,068.93 and 460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,068.93 and 460.13 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,068.93 = 460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,068.93 = 460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,068.93 × 460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 491,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,841.42/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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