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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,158.84 and 407.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,158.84 and 407.45 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,158.84 = 407.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,158.84 = 407.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,158.84 × 407.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 472,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,172.26/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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