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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.88, 1,161.36 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.88, 1,161.36 and 450.48 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.88 : 1,161.36 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.88/1,161.36 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.88x = 1,161.36 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.88x = 523,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,169.45/774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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