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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.90, 1,161.24 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.90, 1,161.24 and 427.50 is: 641.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.90 : 1,161.24 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.90/1,161.24 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.90x = 1,161.24 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.90x = 496,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,430.10/773.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.47

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