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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.68 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.68 and 450.18 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.68 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.68 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.68 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 522,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,962.85/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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