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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.48, 1,162.86 and 450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.48, 1,162.86 and 450.94 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.48 : 1,162.86 = 450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.48/1,162.86 = 450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.48x = 1,162.86 × 450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.48x = 524,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,380.09/775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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