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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,162.02 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,162.02 and 445.80 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,162.02 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,162.02 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,162.02 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 518,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,028.52/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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