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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,161.38 and 427.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,161.38 and 427.41 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,161.38 = 427.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,161.38 = 427.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,161.38 × 427.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 496,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,386.49/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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