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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.60, 1,162.28 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.60, 1,162.28 and 450.60 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.60 : 1,162.28 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.60/1,162.28 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.60x = 1,162.28 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.60x = 523,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,723.37/774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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