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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.23, 1,162.71 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.23, 1,162.71 and 445.83 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.23 : 1,162.71 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.23/1,162.71 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.23x = 1,162.71 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.23x = 518,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,371.00/775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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