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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,162.80 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,162.80 and 409.32 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,162.80 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,162.80 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,162.80 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 475,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,957.30/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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