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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,162.76 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,162.76 and 409.76 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,162.76 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,162.76 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,162.76 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 476,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,449.04/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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