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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,161.06 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,161.06 and 449.68 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,161.06 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,161.06 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,161.06 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 522,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,105.46/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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