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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,161.18 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,161.18 and 408.74 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,161.18 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,161.18 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,161.18 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 474,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,614.91/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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