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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.12, 1,161.85 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.12, 1,161.85 and 409.15 is: 614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.12 : 1,161.85 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.12/1,161.85 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.12x = 1,161.85 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.12x = 475,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,370.93/774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.08

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