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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,161.04 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,161.04 and 408.54 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,161.04 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,161.04 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,161.04 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 474,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,331.28/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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