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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.71, 1,162.16 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.71, 1,162.16 and 409.52 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.71 : 1,162.16 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.71/1,162.16 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.71x = 1,162.16 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.71x = 475,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,922.98/774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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