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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,161.96 and 445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,161.96 and 445.33 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,161.96 = 445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,161.96 = 445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,161.96 × 445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 517,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,455.65/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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