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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,161.50 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,161.50 and 449.52 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,161.50 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,161.50 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,161.50 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 522,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,117.48/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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