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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,162.86 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,162.86 and 450.66 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,162.86 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,162.86 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,162.86 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 524,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,054.49/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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