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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.00, 1,162.66 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.00, 1,162.66 and 409.70 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.00 : 1,162.66 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.00/1,162.66 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.00x = 1,162.66 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.00x = 476,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,335.99/775.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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