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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,163.48 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,163.48 and 424.42 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,163.48 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,163.48 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,163.48 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 493,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,799.15/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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