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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.95, 1,162.60 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.95, 1,162.60 and 428.20 is: 642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.95 : 1,162.60 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.95/1,162.60 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.95x = 1,162.60 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.95x = 497,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,819.51/774.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.39

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