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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.64, 1,160.34 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.64, 1,160.34 and 449.83 is: 673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.64 : 1,160.34 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.64/1,160.34 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.64x = 1,160.34 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.64x = 521,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,955.74/774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.80

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