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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,162.11 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,162.11 and 450.44 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,162.11 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,162.11 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,162.11 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 523,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,460.83/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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