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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.19, 1,160.43 and 427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.19, 1,160.43 and 427.34 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.19 : 1,160.43 = 427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.19/1,160.43 = 427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.19x = 1,160.43 × 427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.19x = 495,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,899.45/774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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