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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,161.08 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,161.08 and 450.34 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,161.08 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,161.08 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,161.08 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 522,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,880.77/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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