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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,161.27 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,161.27 and 445.30 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,161.27 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,161.27 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,161.27 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 517,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,113.53/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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