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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,161.14 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,161.14 and 450.60 is: 676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,161.14 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,161.14 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,161.14 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 523,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,209.68/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.68

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