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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,162.38 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,162.38 and 449.31 is: 673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,162.38 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,162.38 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,162.38 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 522,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,268.96/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.43

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