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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.36, 1,162.32 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.36, 1,162.32 and 409.08 is: 614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.36 : 1,162.32 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.36/1,162.32 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.36x = 1,162.32 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.36x = 475,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,481.87/774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.03

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