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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,162.26 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,162.26 and 428.16 is: 642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,162.26 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,162.26 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,162.26 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 497,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,633.24/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.54

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