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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,161.99 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,161.99 and 449.46 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,161.99 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,161.99 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,161.99 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 522,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,268.03/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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