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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,160.31 and 427.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,160.31 and 427.65 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,160.31 = 427.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,160.31 = 427.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,160.31 × 427.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 496,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,206.57/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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