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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,161.37 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,161.37 and 428.09 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,161.37 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,161.37 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,161.37 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 497,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,170.88/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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