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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.40, 1,161.13 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.40, 1,161.13 and 449 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.40 : 1,161.13 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.40/1,161.13 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.40x = 1,161.13 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.40x = 521,347.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,347.37/773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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