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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,162.26 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,162.26 and 445.72 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,162.26 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,162.26 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,162.26 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 518,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,042.53/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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