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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.87, 1,162.77 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.87, 1,162.77 and 428.01 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.87 : 1,162.77 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.87/1,162.77 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.87x = 1,162.77 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.87x = 497,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,677.19/774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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