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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.14, 1,162.06 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.14, 1,162.06 and 408.82 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.14 : 1,162.06 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.14/1,162.06 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.14x = 1,162.06 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.14x = 475,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,073.37/774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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