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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,162.37 and 449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,162.37 and 449.86 is: 674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,162.37 = 449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,162.37 = 449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,162.37 × 449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 522,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,904.42/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.91

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