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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,161.36 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,161.36 and 449.94 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,161.36 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,161.36 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,161.36 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 522,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,542.32/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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