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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.03, 1,162.74 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.03, 1,162.74 and 410.02 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.03 : 1,162.74 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.03/1,162.74 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.03x = 1,162.74 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.03x = 476,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,746.65/775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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