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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,162.43 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,162.43 and 428.49 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,162.43 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,162.43 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,162.43 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 498,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,087.89/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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