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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,069.24 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,069.24 and 455.73 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,069.24 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,069.24 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,069.24 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 487,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,284.75/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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