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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,162.05 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,162.05 and 409.44 is: 614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,162.05 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,162.05 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,162.05 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 475,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,789.75/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.41

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