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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,162.85 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,162.85 and 409.83 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,162.85 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,162.85 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,162.85 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 476,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,564.41/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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