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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.13, 1,162.49 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.13, 1,162.49 and 450.72 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.13 : 1,162.49 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.13/1,162.49 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.13x = 1,162.49 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.13x = 523,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,955.24/775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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