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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,161.66 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,161.66 and 450.06 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,161.66 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,161.66 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,161.66 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 522,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,816.70/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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