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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.31, 1,160.41 and 427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.31, 1,160.41 and 427.13 is: 640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.31 : 1,160.41 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.31/1,160.41 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.31x = 1,160.41 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.31x = 495,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,640.12/774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.11

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