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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.61, 1,074.41 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.61, 1,074.41 and 459.52 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.61 : 1,074.41 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.61/1,074.41 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.61x = 1,074.41 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.61x = 493,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,712.88/778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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