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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,163.82 and 409.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,163.82 and 409.51 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,163.82 = 409.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,163.82 = 409.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,163.82 × 409.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 476,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,590.07/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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