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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.25, 1,160.00 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.25, 1,160.00 and 409.30 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.25 : 1,160.00 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.25/1,160.00 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.25x = 1,160.00 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.25x = 474,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,786.12/774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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